What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Recovery Mentor – DHS Navigator position at Addictions Recovery Center Inc?
“Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.” – Anonymous
KEY INFORMATION
- Title: Certified Recovery Mentor (DHS Navigator)
- Type: Full Time (4-day workweek, 32 hours)
- Work Model: Onsite
- Hourly Wage: $29.00 - $33.35 per hour
- Competitive Vacation & Benefits Package Details Below!
POSITION DETAILS
Addictions Recovery Center, Inc. (ARC) in Medford, Oregon, is a behavioral health agency providing a trauma-informed continuum of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment services in Southern Oregon. We are seeking a Certified Recovery Mentor (DHS Navigator) to work closely with Oregon DHS Child Welfare to support families impacted by substance use disorders (SUD).
This role helps parents navigate treatment, recovery, and support services to reduce the negative impact of addiction on child safety. The DHS Navigator serves as a liaison between DHS, treatment providers, and community agencies to ensure clients receive the services they need—from assessment through aftercare.
This is a field-based position requiring travel to ODHS Child Welfare offices, client homes, courts, correctional facilities, and treatment programs. While this role supports ODHS, the CRM DHS Navigator is an employee of ARC and will maintain regular contact with ARC’s onsite supervisor, attending supervision and team meetings to ensure alignment with ARC’s best practices.
Occasional on-call availability required: The successful candidate may be required to be available for on-call duties during evenings, weekends, or holidays on an occasional basis to address urgent matters or emergencies.
ARC is an anti-harassment and anti-racism agency. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining a professional, safe, and welcoming environment for all staff and clients.
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Requirements:
Education, Credentials and Skills should include:
- Valid CRM (Certified Recovery Mentor) or PSS (Peer Support Specialist) certification required.
- Ability to obtain CRM-II certification within six months of hire.
- CADC-R certification preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and a safe driving record required.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
- Strong ability to work autonomously while collaborating with DHS case workers and ARC supervisors.
- Experience working with justice-involved or child welfare-involved populations preferred.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, Motivational Interviewing, and recovery coaching techniques.
- Experience navigating community resources such as housing assistance, food stamps, medical care, and employment support.
- Ability to provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Spanish bilingual preferred.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide peer recovery support to individuals navigating treatment, court requirements, and child welfare involvement.
- Assist with securing treatment assessments, housing resources, transportation, and recovery support.
- Model positive recovery behaviors and encourage long-term engagement in services.
- Serve as a liaison between DHS, treatment providers, and community partners.
- Facilitate client referrals to behavioral health treatment, employment assistance, housing support, and parenting resources.
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to clients facing relapse, legal conflicts, or family separation challenges.
- Develop and facilitate a Parenting Group to support DHS-involved parents in rebuilding relationships with their children while maintaining their recovery.
- Attend DHS staffing meetings, treatment court hearings, and case reviews to advocate for client needs and progress.
- Transport clients to essential appointments as needed, including court, treatment, recovery meetings, and child visitations.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation and benefits include:
- Most ARC employees are scheduled four-days a week to support their ability to maintain a healthy work and life balance; medical and sobering positions are scheduled to work three days a week
- Starting wage $29.00 – $33.35 per hour, depending on credentials, skills, and experience.
- Three (3) to six (6) weeks of Vacation accrued per year, based upon years of service
- Sick time is accrued for all employees based on regularly scheduled hours
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays each year: New Year’s, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Additional benefits include:
- Medical coverage at no cost for employees, with two plan options:
- Up to a $2,000 employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- $6,000 per year Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) deductible buy-down option
- No premium cost for dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Additional Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness & Accident Coverage, Guarantee Issue Supplemental Life Insurance at group premium rates, and Pet Insurance Discount
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match and immediate vesting
- Assistance with work-related licensure/certification fees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Reduced cost Mercy Flights ambulance household membership
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness and HRSA SUD Student Loan Repayment.
Salary : $6,000
